October Events 2012

Happy Fall Friends,

I'm so excited for Fall and all the good things that come along with it.  While I do love summer, Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year.  I just hope that it will stick around long enough for us to really enjoy it.  There are some pretty fun events going on in our area, so I hope you'll check them out and have some FUN!!  Are there more events out there?  Of course there are, but as I say "I am small potatoes," but I do love sharing, so if you know of an event that our friends would love, please email me the details at placerplaytime@yahoo.com. 

Find Your Fun Below,

Your Community Mama

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October 2012 Events

10th Annual Fairways to Fairytales Golf Tournament

Friday, Oct. 12

Empire Ranch Golf Club, Folsom

1 p.m. Shotgun start

Enjoy a day swinging clubs on the green and competing for the Humpty Dumpty Trophy in this 18-hole tournament at the Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom. A buffet dinner, raffle, live auction and awards presentation follows the tournament. Proceeds support programs and improvements at Fairytale Town. Foursomes are $750. Single players are $200 each. For more information and to register for the Tournament, visit fairytaletown.org. Sponsored in part by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

Harvest Festival Saturday 10/13/2012, 4:30-7:30 PM
Placer Nature Center

A not so spooky Nature Night offers a fun, safe and educational Halloween alternative. Trick or treat the Sequoia Nature Trail (wheelchair and stroller accessible), watch a magic show, join the ugly pumpkin contest, strut your best costume and howl at the top of your lungs and more!
Great for ages 0-10, Nature Shop open.
$3/person; Placer Nature Center Members FREE!

Maidu Museum Camp Fire 

 Maidu Museum Amphitheater

1970 Johnson Ranch Dr, Roseville

 Fri, Oct 19th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Recreate the peaceful evenings of earlier days. Gather around the campfire for songs and stories. We’ll provide roasting sticks and marshmallows Fee: $5/person, $16/family of four, $5 each additional. Under 2 are free.

Halloween Fun with Worms, Compost and Pumpkin Guts!

October 20, 2012
10AM-12PM

1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville

Slash open pumpkins, rip out their guts, and pick through the insides for some spooky snacks! We'll discover how much gooey material goes to waste after carving pumpkins and have a spooky time inspecting slimy, creepy crawlers who help make it disappear! All participants will go home with recycled craft projects, their own ghoulish orange creation, and a cauldron of seeds ready for roasting. [Parent participation is highly encouraged and required for children under 9.]

COURSE: 60095    COST: $12 RSVL / $15 GEN
REGISTER by calling (916) 746-1550.

Family Volunteer Day

Saturday, 10/20/2012, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Placer Nature Center  

     

Spend some time outdoors volunteering at Placer Nature Center! This is a fantastic opportunity for families, and anyone who wants to contribute to their community while soaking in some sun. Activities may include trail maintenance, working in the garden, and helping around the Center with various projects. Children of all ages are welcome, please email if you are bringing children younger than 8. Please wear closed toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, a hat. Please bring a reusable water bottle. Feel free to bring a lunch to picnic in the courtyard afterwards! The nature center has no trash service, so please plan on taking everything what you bring with you. FREE of course!

Westfield Galleria Family Spooktacular

Saturday, October 27th from 12 noon - 3:00pm
Center Court near JcPenney

Join Westfield Family for a Spooktacular event, with free fun-filled activites for children of all ages. Enjoy a costume parade for kids, crafts, facepainting, balloons and more!
Costume Parade begins at 1:00pm, each child receives a treat!

                                  Animal Poetry - Our Day Outside

Saturday, Oct 27th 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Placer Nature Center

Special class for families with children up to 5 years old. Have fun with your little one while you learn activities to do at home. Can you stalk like a bobcat, hop like a rabbit? Let's let our bodies play animal poetry!
FREE thanks to Placer First 5! Please register to help us have enough supplies here.

26th Annual Safe & Super Halloween: A Grimm Halloween

Fairytale Town

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 26, 27 & 28

5 - 9 p.m

The Grimm brothers' classic fairytales come to life during three nights of trick-or-treating and family fun! This event also features thematic decor, fun hands-on activities, a costume parade and more. Puppet Art Theater Company will perform in the Children's Theater at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. (additional cost). Tickets go on sale September 1. Advance tickets are $7 members and $10 nonmembers. Beginning October 26, tickets are $9 members and $12 nonmembers. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462. Sponsored in part by Smile Business Products, ScholarShare College Savings Plan and SAFE Credit Union.

August 2012 Events

Happy August Friends,

I can hardly believe that August is here.  Is it just me or did July fly by?  This summer sure has been fun, busy, hectic, crazy and everything else in between.  As we enter August I know that several of you are preparing your kids to go back to school or to even start school for the very first time.  I hope that before you do send the kids back that you will have an opportunity to get out as a family and have some FUN!  There are several FREE events and other low cost events that I know you will enjoy.  Know of an event that you would like to share?  Please email me at placerplaytime@yahoo.com.  Also, don't forget to check out all of the great events, businesses, non-profits and more in the special tabs above.  There's a lot there for you, so I hope you'll check it out.

Have a fantastic August!

Hugs,

Your Community Mama

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Family Overnight Safaris

Sacramento Zoo

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, August 3 & 11 - 5:30 pm to 9 am

 

During the summer months of June, July and August, the Sacramento Zoo offers Family Overnight Safaris. This fun-filled educational evening will guide you through all that the nighttime Zoo has to offer. These camp-outs are designed for small groups and families of two or more people. This is a perfect opportunity to see animal behaviors you may not have seen before. Dinner and breakfast are provided! For more information, please call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.org.


 

 

Evening in the Park - Rocklin

Aug 3rd, 7-9:00PM

Johnson-Springview Park
5480 Fifth Street, Rocklin

Teacher's Appreciation 

Donut Eating Contest

The Pink Box Donut Shop, Lincoln

Aug 11th, 10am

Buy in for the contest is $20 which 100% of that goes towards Lincoln school supplies. 1st place = free donuts for a year, 2nd for 6 months, 3rd for a month. Please sign up at the Lincoln shop during business hours. Let's  Help support our Local Teachers!!

Wild Things - Adventures in Nature

Placer Nature Center, Auburn

Saturday 8/11/2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get an up close and personal look at some of our local wildlife and learn their interesting adaptations and stories. Gabe Kerschner weaves their tales and science together revealing just how special our local wildlife is!

$3/person; Placer Nature Center Members free

Roseville Movies in the Park

 “Bee Movie”

Sat, Aug. 11th

Festersen Park, 2150 Village Green Drive

Enjoy an evening in the park with your friends and neighbors. Movies to begin at sundown on a 30 ft. screen (weather permitting). Come for dinner at 7:30 pm with lawn chairs, blankets and pocket change for hot dogs, teriyaki, popcorn, snow cones and beverages. Ladihawk Castle, and Tie Dyed booths will be joining us before the show.  You may bring your own shirt to dye for $3.

Heritage Trail

Placer County Museums Tour

Make sure to leave this Saturday & Sunday (8/11 - 8/12) open on your calendars for  the Heritage Trail: Placer County Museums Tour. Gain FREE access to 18 museums from Roseville to Lake Tahoe, including Maidu Museum & Historic Site! On both ...

days there will be tours of the museum & the historic site as well as stations to learn about Native food & bead making. Mark yourself as "Going" to this special event. http://www.facebook.com/events/493336114025868/

Maidu Museum Camp Fire   Maidu Museum Amphitheater 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr, Roseville  Fri, Aug 17th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recreate the peaceful evenings of earlier days. Gather around the campfire for songs and stories. We’ll provide roasting sticks and marshmallows Fee: $5/person, $16/family of four, $5 each additional. Under 2 are free.

Music in the Park - Roseville

Aug 19, 6pm

Royer Park, Roseville

Chris Gardner Band www.chrisgardnerband.com

Country Rock

Pack of Animal fun - Adventures in Nature

Saturday Aug 25th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Placer Nature Center, Auburn

Pack of animal fun is literally a backpack filled with animal stories, the animal puppet and activity. Check out a pack and have some fun! $2 loan fee

Roseville Movies in the Park

"Despicable Me"

Sat, 8/25

Wood Bridge Park

415 Sierra Blvd., Roseville

Enjoy an evening in the park with your friends and neighbors. Movies to begin at sundown on a 30 ft. screen (weather permitting). Come for dinner at 7:30 pm with lawn chairs, blankets and pocket change for hot dogs, teriyaki, popcorn, snow cones and beverages. Ladihawk Castle, and Tie Dyed booths will be joining us before the show.  You may bring your own shirt to dye for $3.

WOOFSTOCK 2012

Full Day of Fun with CaninesAug 26, 2012, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Johnson-Springview Park
5480 5th St. Rocklin

Free Admission

Fun/Run Walk - Giveaways - Pancake Breakfast for You and Your Dog -
Rescue Row Adoptions - Pimp My Pooch - Canine Good Citizen Testing - Open Play Area - 60s Costume Contest - Weiner Dog/Mutt Races - Demos and Contests - Great Vendors and More. Benefits to Canine Rescue Groups